April 14, 2005 RSS feed / Front Page

JPD in search of sexual predator

Man allegedly fondled child in Jackson Wal-Mart

Jackson Police are in search of a man who is accused of fondling a 9-year-old girl inside the Wal-Mart store Monday evening. More...

Special Sections

Church

Directory of Area Churches

ASSEMBLY OF GOD First Assembly of God Coffeeville Road More...

OBITUARIES

Edward Joseph Michael Fischer

Edward Joseph Michael Fischer, 91, a native of Wisconsin and a resident of Laton Hill, died April 8, 2005 at his residence. He was an inspector for the U.S. military equipment during World War II and a member of the United Methodist Church. More...

Now is the time to reflect on the meaning of life and death

Recently, the nation%27s attention was fixed on the case of Terri Schiavo, the brain-damaged Florida woman who was finally allowed to die rather than receive nourishment through a feeding tube. More...

Education

Students named to LHS honor roll for third nine weeks

First Grade All A More...

Mr. and Miss Excel named

Students at Excel Elementary School recently selected their Mr. and Miss Excel Elementary School. More...

Roberson named to U.S. Achievement Academy

Wesley Roberson of Bigbee has been named to the U.S. Achievement Academy in math and science. More...

Sports

Little League season begins this Saturday

Opening day for the 51st season of Jackson Little League will be this Saturday, April 16, beginning at 9 a.m. at North Jackson Park. More...

Eagles win four out of five games

Jackson Academy More...

Lady Eagles bring record to 2-2 for 2005 season

PA 5 - JA 3 Jackson gave No. 9 ranked Patrician Academy all they wanted Thursday, with the score tied 3-3, Patrician got a walk and two hits with two outs to score a couple of runs to pull out a hard fought 5-3 win. More...

‘Citizens Against A Wet City’ conduct first meeting

Group adopts

Between 70 and 75 citizens, many who live outside the Jackson city limits, gathered at Jackson City Hall Monday night to strategize about how to campaign against the legalized sale of alcohol in the town. More...

WashCo tobacco money to help St. Stephens park

The St. Stephens Historical Park received a boost Monday, when the St. Stephens Historical Commission (SSHC) was presented $10,000 obtained from the portion of the state tobacco tax that Washington County receives for parks and recreation. More...

News

Leadership Clarke Co. graduates Class of 2005

Leadership Clarke County graduated the Class of 2005 during a special dinner at The Farmhouse restaurant in Grove Hill April 7. More...

Jackson Area COC to sponsor Spring Cleanup

The Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring its annual Spring Cleanup. More...

Williams pleads guilty to lesser charge in 2002 murder case

Many criminal cases were settled without trial last week in the Circuit Court of Washington County, including the final convictions and sentencings to the 2002 murder of an elderly McIntosh man. More...

Coming Events

Mark Your Calendar

JMC offers diabetes classes Diabetes classes are offered at Jackson Medical Center on Tuesday nights. Please call 251-246-9021 for class schedules. More...

Health Fair April 23 at Jackson City Hall

The Bertha Mae Chapter No. 314 Order of the Eastern Star will be hosting their second annual Health Fair Saturday, April 23 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on the grounds of Jackson City Hall. More...

Spring Festival at Magnolia Grove April 23

Historical Magnolia Grove is hosting its Spring Festival on Saturday, April 23 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. More...

Editorials

St. Stephens Historical Park is worth preserving

Editor

When you look at its beauty and historical value, it is easy to see the importance of preserving St. Stephens Historical Park. More...

Citizens of Jackson facing important decision

Jackson residents have an important duty coming up May 10. They will decide whether or not to permit the sale of alcoholic beverages within the municipal limits. More...

Surely state can afford $18,000 a year for ex-governor Guy Hunt

Alabama Scene

Maybe I am growing soft in my old age but unlike some of my other editorial colleagues, I cannot bring myself to oppose having former Gov. Guy Hunt being named a "Counsellor to the Governor" and thus qualifying for an $18,000-a-year pension. More...

People

Hawkins-Hancock united in marriage March 19

Laney Marie Hancock and Ernest Matthew Hawkins were united in marriage on Saturday, March 19, 2005 at the Bragg-Mitchell Mansion in Mobile. More...

Tolbert - Moseley to exchange wedding vows May 28

Mr. and Mrs. John H. Tolbert Jr. of Athens, Ga. announce the engagement of their daughter, Elena Petrea Tolbert of Athens, to Nelson Blount More...

Bernard Harrell celebrates 96th birthday with sons at Jackson Nutrition Center

Bernard Harrell of Jackson celebrated his 96th birthday with family and friends on Tuesday, April 12, 2005 at the Jackson Nutrition Center . More...